On any weekday, suited attorneys and corporate staffers stream in and out of Hercules Plaza in downtown Wilmington. Before heading to a boardroom or a courtroom, many make a quick stop at the small convenience shop tucked inside the 14‑story glass tower on North Market Street.
Triple Dynasty sells candy, snacks, over‑the‑counter remedies and small electronics – the small comforts and quick fixes that help workers and visitors get through the day. Inside, owner Wayne Eugene Roane Jr. greets regulars by name. Most simply call him “Coach Wayne.”
For many of those workers, Roane offers more than grab‑and‑go. His easygoing conversations provide a momentary break from high‑pressure workdays. While a major law firm upstairs might be finalizing a deal between Warner Bros and Netflix, Roane is chatting with a customer over coffee about sports, family or weekend plans…